Joseph Cangas
December 29, 2018
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Joseph Patrick Cangas, 71, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018.
He was born May 19, 1947 in Fort Madison, Iowa to Joseph and Lupe Cangas. After graduation, Joseph served in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to 1969 and was a Purple Heart veteran of the Vietnam War. Following his service, he attended American Institute of Business. He worked for Westinghouse Credit and most recently for the United States Postal Service.
He loved listening to all kinds of music and spoiling his grandchildren.
Joseph is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rita J. Cangas; son, Jason Cangas (Jenny); son, Jacob Cangas (Melody); daughter, Jessica Jo Edwards (Charles); nine grandchildren; and sister, Jo Ann Limas. He was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Cangas.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the LULAC Club in Ft. Madison, Iowa. Interment of cremated remains will take place at Iowa Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Alan and Marilyn
01/03/2019
We pray that your fond memories will serve as a blessing to calm your pain and to ease healing through the sunrises and sunsets that will follow over time. Indeed, our dear friend is missed. We continue to hold you in our caring, loving thoughts and prayers, and welcome you back to our open, caring, loving arms when that time is comfortable for you.
ERIC PENNEY
01/03/2019
Rita, Jason, Jacob and Jessica. I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was a great man. I remember how awesome and funny he was when we were growing up. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Jeanne (Thyberg) Pickett
01/03/2019
Rita, I am so sorry to hear about Joe passing. I remember back in the day when he would come and cheer our softball team on! Prayers to you and your family.
Linda Erickson Peterson
01/03/2019
Rita, I'm so sorry to find out about Joe's passing. You and the kids are in my thoughts. Prayers for all of you at this hard time. I miss seeing you. Ox
Edward V. Martinez
01/02/2019
My condolences to the family, my god be with him and his family on this day. R. I. P. Joe Cangas.
Brant & Terri Weil
01/02/2019
So sorry, Jason & Jenny and family, for your loss, a Father is a very special person in our lives, may you cherish his memories , God bless the broken hearted love to all
Gene Carter
01/02/2019
So sorry for your loss, Joe was a wonderful man ! Truly a pleasure to have known.He will truly be missed! My most sincere condolences. My heart goes out to Rita, Jason, Jacob, Jessica, and all your families.
Julie Rutherford
01/02/2019
Rita, I am so sad to hear of your loss. I only met Joe a couple of times, but knowing what a great person you are, I am sure he was very special! Lots of stories over lunch about Joe and Doug! LOL
Please let's get together. I miss you, friend!
Love Julie
Patricia
01/02/2019
May you find comfort in Revelation 21:3,4 during this difficult time.
Ray Cangas
01/02/2019
I'm so sorry for our loss of such a great caring man. Will always remember our bowls of candy he'd bring to us along with many other numerous gifts when he came into town. He loved not only his family but all the extended family as well. Going to DSM won't ever be the same again. He was more of a brother to me than a cousin. Rest easy Joe. I love you n will always be in my heart.
Jennifer,Mark & family
01/01/2019
We are so sorry for your loss. Joe was a very kind and caring man, who will be greatly missed. The kids will always remember him for the popsicles he would give them when they came over.
MARY GUTIERREZ
01/01/2019
My condolences to the family. This is a difficult time for you. Death is an enemy to us all. We can receive comfort and hope from GOD's word. GOD promises a resurrection for the dead.(Acts 24:15) We will see our loved ones live again in a paradise earth, where death and pain will be no more. (Rev.21:3-5; Psalms 37:11,29) For more comfort go to jw.org.
Trish Brown
01/01/2019
So hard to believe my lil buddy is gone. Truly a legend. Never met such a kind caring loving man in life. Always putting others before himself. A amazing grandpa, husband, and friend. Always bragging about the family and would Go out of his way to make others happy everyday in anyway. Thanks for all the memories I will cherish forever Joe.
Greg Pop Boggs
01/01/2019
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Brad Hiatt
12/31/2018
My heart sank today when I learned of Joe's passing. I have very fond memories of Joe as one of my little league coaches and a Father to one of my best friends in childhood and college (Jason). I spent a lot of time at Jason's house and both thoughts and prayers of myself and family go out to be with Rita, Jason, Jacob, Jessica, and their respective families during this time of grief. May God Bless all of you.